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1996 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,167 mi
Last recorded104,167 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Discovery129,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 OFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

propshaft rear rubber joint deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,899 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

propshaft rear rubber joint deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,098 miles

wheel spacers fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

aftermarket suspension springs and height blocks fitted

oil leaks

surface corrosion to inner sills/underside chassis/panels and components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 97,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

aftermarket suspension springs and height blocks fitted

oil leaks

surface corrosion to inner sills/underside chassis/panels and components

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,997 miles

Advise bad engine oil leak

Advise both front and rear brake discs are badly corroded pitted and lipped

Avise rear differential is leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2011 78,936 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise bad engine oil leak

Advise both front and rear brake discs are badly corroded, pitted and lipped

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,610 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,917 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,454 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,681 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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C15 OFF is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C15 OFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C15 OFF is a 1996 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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